This is why we do what we do... for people. Whether you're hosting in-person, socially distanced events or hanging out on Zoom with virtual watch parties (or a little bit of both)... check out how this team leveraged social media to create the community that people crave.
Most people are starting to think about Halloween, but for our Apartment Life Coordinators, it's already holiday party planning season. The great thing about these parties is that you can mix and match ideas: combine a tacky sweater party with a hot chocolate bar, or watch your favorite Christmas movie while roasting s'mores.
Searching for ideas to kickstart community in your lease-up apartment? Look no further! We’ve put together some tips and tricks to help you with event inspiration, welcome goodies, and overall resident engagement. Let’s get started!
Some neighbors are easy to connect with. You know the kind - the really outgoing, extroverted, highly social ones who aren't afraid to simply show up to an event.
But we don't want to just build community with them... we want to make all of our neighbors feel connected and welcomed. For those shy, harder-to-reach neighbors, you may have to be more intentional, but it's well worth it.
Apartment Life serves all types of apartment communities, and we’re often asked how to create fabulous decor that won’t break the bank. We asked our teams to share with us their budget-saving secrets - check out their ideas:
Never forget about Target’s dollar section, they always have adorable decor pieces! (pro tip: you can shop online)
Trader Joe’s will become your best friend; they have the most affordable selection of flowers.
Always keep reusable resources on hand: your core decor will make every theme easy!
Head to the Dollar Store for inexpensive items that you can always work with.
Stock up on platters, boxes, and chalkboard signs!
Don’t underestimate the power of spray paint—you can turn anything into a high-quality piece with just a little color.
Buy in bulk as much as you can to limit your event costs.
So let me guess…you’re tired of constantly having to pivot your ideas as state restrictions wane in and out. Well, we’re here to help calm the #covidchaos by providing you with resources to plan your events on a spectrum!
UPDATED APRIL 7, 2020 - DUE TO “ZOOM BOMBING”, WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND READING THIS ARTICLE FROM ZOOM ABOUT SAFEGUARDING YOUR VIDEO CHATS.
Zoom (or any other video conferencing app) is a great way to “connect” with neighbors without the face-to-face piece during this unique time. Here’s some helpful info!
Recording a video of yourself on your phone and distributing it to your neighbors letting them know you’re still around and still care/desire to serve them is a fantastic idea during this unique time! Here are some ideas for distributing. Please note, this example was done on an iPhone (haters gonna hate… we know 😊).
Looking for a new way to engage your community virtually? Consider hosting a Trivia Challenge!
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